大和健康资讯 第61期（2008年9月）

Greetings

Hello. I'm Kawakami, in charge of the email newsletter.

This month, you can also find the latest health information from Dr. Ichisugi on the website.

We also have the latest health advice and useful health trivia.

I look forward to your continued support.

Daiwa Pharmaceutical Homepage Series Health Information

■ Health advice from doctors

◎ Forensic Medicine Doctor Health Information

metabolic syndrome

2) What causes metabolic syndrome?

(Dr. Masahito Ichisugi, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University)

■ World Hells Report

◎ Obesity is becoming more serious in the United States, and trans fats are one of the causes

■ Health Tips

◎ Heat therapy ~ Suppresses tumors by applying heat at 42~43°C

This Month's Menu

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

◎ BioBran's lectures were held in Taiwan and Vietnam

◎ [Announcement] The Health Forum 2008 will be held under the sponsorship of JAFRA.

■ Latest Information on Integrated Medicine [31] Protecting Your Eyes from UV Rays

■Editor's Note ~Beware of Torrential Rain~

■ Latest Information Related to Daiwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

◎ BioBran's lectures were held in Taiwan and Vietnam

Our company held BioBran's lectures on Saturday, August 9, Sunday, August 10, and Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung) and Vietnam (Hanoi), respectively.

In Taiwan, the event was jointly organized under the title "The 5th Arabinoxylan International Workshop 2008" with our company and local distributors. At the venues, the Taipei Medical University Medical Comprehensive Building (Taipei) and the China Medical University Lifu Teaching Building (Taichung), about 200 participants, including pharmacists and nutritionists, gathered. We listened attentively to Dr. M. Gornam (Professor of Immunology, UCLA/Drew University), the developer of BioBran, presenting the latest research findings and case studies.

In Vietnam, the event was held under the name "Lentin Plus 1000: An effective BRM in anticancer andin infection" at the 2F Business Center of the Nikko Hotel Hanoi (hosted by Daiwa Pharmaceutical and local distributors). More than 100 attendees, including doctors, gathered. Here too, Dr. M. Gornam presented research findings and case studies on BioBran. Additionally, doctors from Bach Mai Hospital, renowned for liver research, presented data on liver cancer and hepatitis B obtained by actually using BioBran on patients. The event attracted the attention of attendees, including patients who have actually received treatment from Dr. Gone.

Both venues offered high-level lectures aimed at doctors, pharmacists, and nutritionists, but after the session, even more specialized questions were asked and engaged in lively exchanges.

Our company is expanding into overseas markets at a faster pace than expected, and our sales performance has increased dramatically, with Southeast Asia in particular as one of our strategic areas.

◎ [Announcement] The Health Forum 2008 will be held under the sponsorship of JAFRA.

On Sunday, September 21, the "Health Forum 2008" will be held under the sponsorship of the NPO JAFRA.

This year's Health Forum 2008 will be titled "Metabolic Syndrome: A Correct Understanding and Its Countermeasures," featuring lectures by pioneering experts in research on this condition.

The lecture will cover topics such as what metabolic syndrome is currently a hot topic, what it actually is, diseases caused by metabolic syndrome, and countermeasures and prevention. You will be invited to listen to the following content.

(1) Lifestyle-related diseases and metabolic syndrome

Dr. Yoshio Ikeda, Chairman of the Japan Lifestyle Disease Prevention Association and Dr. Doctor of Medicine

(2) Dietary therapy for metabolic syndrome

Dr. Takaho Saiyo, Director of Twarm Koedo Hospital, Doctor of Medicine

(3) Metabolic Syndrome from the Perspective of Stomach and Intestine Physiognomy

Dr. Kazutoshi Kaketani, Chairman of Hanzomon Clinic and Doctor of Medicine

(4) To prevent thrombosis

Dr. Masahito Ichisugi, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Dr. Ichisugi

◇ Venue: Tosho Hall 4F

3-2-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

◇ Date & Time: September 21 (Sun) 13:30~17:00 (Doors open at 13:00)

◇ Organizer: NPO Japan Food Function Research Association (JAFRA)

◇ Supported by: NPO Self-Medication Promotion Council

Japan Lifestyle Disease Prevention Association

CMP Japan Co., Ltd. Medical Nutrition

◇ Attendance fee: 2,000 yen

■ Latest Information on Integrated Medicine

[31] Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays

September has arrived, and the UV rays have started to weaken a bit.

Nowadays, the harm of ultraviolet rays is widely known (of course, UV rays also have their benefits), and women in particular are probably taking thorough measures. In particular, people tend to pay attention to their skin, but in fact, the eyes are also affected by UV rays. And it has become clear that the effects of ultraviolet rays on the eyes require caution, even when the sun is setting or summer is over.

In an experiment jointly conducted by contact lens manufacturer Johnson & Johnson and Kanazawa Medical University, it was found that in spring, summer, and autumn, the eyes are at about twice the risk of being exposed to ultraviolet rays in the morning and evening compared to the day.

If you consider the 'position' of the eyes inside the body, that makes sense.

Lutein, a pigment found in plants like spinach, is a nutrient for protecting against UV rays. Recently, it has become popular as an eye care supplement.

Lutein obtained from diet and supplements reaches the retina, deep inside the eye, where it protects the eyes through light filtering and antioxidant effects.

Data shows that vitamin E, vitamin C, and β carotene, which also have antioxidant properties, are good for preventing eye diseases.

By the way, when you suddenly enter darkness, your vision temporarily decreases because it is a light-perceiving substance called "rhodopsin," which is made from vitamin A, breaks down, quickly synthesizing it and restoring vision (dark adaptation).

■Editor's Note

Recently, it has finally become cooler, but in exchange, the atmosphere has become extremely unstable.

Recently, there have been frequent occurrences of short-term localized heavy rain, and situations where it seems sunny one moment and suddenly starts raining the next.

The Japan Meteorological Agency recently named the heavy rain that occurred the other day the "Late August 2008 Heavy Rain". These are called concentrated heavy rains (guerrilla rains), and while the causes are not entirely clear, the contributing factors include:

1. Cumulonimbus clouds developed by the passage or approach of a front and atmospheric instability.

When these developed cumulonimbus clouds grow, they bring heavy rain with downdrafts, resulting in localized heavy rainfall.

2. When the ground surface is heated by sunlight and cold air flows in overhead, upward air currents tend to develop. This is referred to as "atmospheric instability," which also encourages the formation and growth of cumulonimbus clouds, making heavy rain more likely.

These events are said to closely resemble the weather of subtropical regions and are thought to be caused by a combination of several factors such as the heat island phenomenon, the El Niño phenomenon, and even the La Niña phenomenon.

Many water-related accidents are also occurring, so please be very careful.

Ultimately, the fundamental cause is the global warming phenomenon.

We hope that each person’s efforts can help prevent global warming even a little.

Next month, we will continue to provide information about domestic and international exhibitions as well as columns.

Thank you for your continued support.

We look forward to your opinions and feedback.

The next issue of "e-Kenkou Kawaraban" is scheduled to be delivered on October 9.